Actions to conserve biodiversity
We have summarised evidence from the scientific literature about the effects of actions to conserve wildlife and ecosystems.
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Set and enforce vessel speed limits Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Increase visual detectability of fishing gear for mammals Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Attach acoustically reflective objects to fishing gear Action Link |
Unlikely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Use baited lines instead of nets for shark control Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Use drugs to treat parasites Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove derelict fishing gear from mammals found entangled Action Link |
Beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Cease or prohibit activities that cause disturbance in sensitive areas for marine and freshwater mammals Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Release captive-bred marine and freshwater mammals to re-establish or boost native populations Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Use slot/strip seeding Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove vegetation before seeding/planting Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Add sulphur to soil before seeding/planting Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Irrigate before or after seeding/planting Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Add carbon to soil before or after seeding/planting Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Create natural rocky reef topography on intertidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Cease or alter maintenance activities on subtidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Create groove habitats (1–50 mm) on subtidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Create large adjoining cavities or ‘swimthrough’ habitats (>100 mm) on subtidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Manage or restrict harvesting of species on intertidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce the slope of intertidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Create small protrusions (1–50 mm) on intertidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Create large protrusions (>50 mm) on intertidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Create small adjoining cavities or ‘swimthrough’ habitats (≤100 mm) on intertidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect greenfield sites or undeveloped land in urban areas Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Apply ecological compensation for developments Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Change season/timing of prescribed burning Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link |
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What are 'Individual studies' and 'Actions'?
Individual studies
An individual study is a summary of a specific scientific study, usually taken from a scientific journal, but also from other resources such as reports. It tells you the background context, the action(s) taken and their consequences.
If you want more detail please look at the original reference.
Actions
Each action page focuses on a particular action you could take to benefit wildlife or ecosystems.
It contains brief (150-200 word) descriptions of relevant studies (context, action(s) taken and their consequences) and one or more key messages.
Key messages show the extent and main conclusions of the available evidence. Using links within key messages, you can look at the paragraphs describing each study to get more detail. Each paragraph allows you to assess the quality of the evidence and how relevant it is to your situation.
Where we found no evidence, we have been unable to assess whether or not an intervention is effective or has any harmful impacts.